On the tail end of last week, a gruesome discovery shook the community surrounding Victory Drive in Austin. Austin Police Department reported that on November 13, Robert Wentworth was found dead behind a bus stop, tucked into a large cardboard box. The incident, which occurred at 4107 Victory Drive, marked the city's 49th homicide of the year.
Wentworth, a white male born on October 30, 1962, suffered trauma leading to his death. First responders pronounced him deceased by 5:53 p.m. after officers responded to the scene at 5:22 p.m., as recorded by the Austin Police. Soon after, Hunt, Wentworth's housemate and a white male aged 24, emerged as the prime suspect. A search of Hunt’s nearby residence yielded evidence, sealing his fate with an arrest warrant for First-Degree Murder.
In swift coordination, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force apprehended Hunt on the morning of November 16. The arrest, made without any complications, occurred in the 3900 block of Lamar Boulevard. For those harboring details, authorities urge confidentiality-breaching tips via the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. Victorians with any semblance of knowledge related to the crime can provide anonymous information that could be valuable in piecing together this grim puzzle.
Investigators and crime scene specialists meticulously worked over the locale, documenting the evidence and extracting testimonies from witnesses. The details surrounding Wentworth's killing are sparse, but the quiet implication of domestic disturbance looms over the residence just a short walk away from where the victim was found. As the community searches for healing and answers, APD extends an open call to the public: "Anyone with information is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS."
